Jinx (5e Spell)

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5e Spell Jinx
Enchantment cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30ft
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
Casters: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock

The witch pointed as she ran and spoke a rhyme in an ancient language. Suddenly, the warrior chasing her tripped, and a nearby bookshelf fell on him.

Choose one target you can see within range. That target must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the target suffers 1d12 points of damage as a randomly determined event of horrible luck befalls them; The type of damage is determined by the nature of the event. This can be any manner of effect - A random shock from static, a nearby vent spewing poisoned gas, a rock or tile falling on them from the ceiling, tripping over their own weapon, a sudden migraine, or etc. If the target rolls a natural 1 on their saving throw, they also fall prone.

If the DM wishes to roll to determine the type of damage randomly, they can roll 2d20 and consult the Jinx Random Damage Types table below.

At Higher Levels. At 5th level, the damage dealt to the target on a failed save increases to 2d12. It increases again to 3d12 at 11th level, and 4d12 at 17th level.

Jinx Random Damage Types

2d20 Result	Damage Type
2-5	Piercing
6-9	Slashing
10-13	Poison
14-19	Fire
20-24	Bludgeoning
25-29	Lightning
30-32	Cold
33-34	Acid
35-36	Thunder
37	Force
38	Psychic
39	Radiant
40	Necrotic

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